Thailand, Bangkok
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The school delivers an English-language American curriculum with project-based and inquiry-based learning, and offers English language support through the ELL program.
The school offers an American curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12; English is the primary language of instruction. A dedicated English Language Learner (ELL) program supports students in Grades 1–12 who need additional language development.
XCL American School of Bangkok (Sukhumvit) serves students aged 2 to 18 in Pre‑K through Grade 12. Established in 1983, it offers an American curriculum aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, and in high school a wide Advanced Placement (AP) programme including AP Capstone with over 20 AP courses available. Located on Sukhumvit Road near BTS Thong Lor and Phrom Phong stations, the school has classrooms, science labs, media centre, library, swimming pool, sports complex, gym and music studios. Project‑Based Learning and Social‑Emotional Learning are integral across grade levels. Students come from over 40 nationalities, and middle/high school students engage in community hours service projects. Support is available for EAL (English as Additional Language) and learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis. Graduates have received multi‑million‑dollar scholarship offers from universities worldwide. The co‑educational campus also offers boarding from Grade 6 upward via ASB PLUS.
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